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All students must complete four units – year-long courses – of both English language arts (ELA) and
mathematics, though the fourth course in math might be math-related, such as computer programing,
physics or accounting. Most high schools already require the three years of science that students will
need to be successful on the state science assessment which comes online in 2008. All schools must align
their existing courses in these three subject areas with the state’s Grade Span Expectations which have
been completed for ELA and math diploma and will be completed for science in 2006.
At a minimum, all students will need to demonstrate proficiency in these six core areas. Existing course
offerings must now give students frequent opportunities to practice applying their skills and knowledge, in
order to prepare them for the more formal demonstrations of proficiencies necessary to earn a diploma.
Naturally, high school courses will also continue to administer routine assessments such as tests, quizzes,
papers, labs and so forth.
An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) diploma is primarily authored by students themselves, with
guidance from their school advisors, parents, and community contacts – such as a business or arts
mentor, when applicable. Schools are creating structures and occasions – such as advisories – to revisit
ILPs frequently and even rewrite them as the student chooses high school courses, documents his or
her outside activities, prepares to meet graduation requirements, and generally plans for the future. The
ILP helps students focus on goals and how to use the time in high school to accomplish their personal
objectives, in conjunction with completing graduation requirements. If a student changes schools within
RI, the student and new high school has the ILP to help avoid disruption in that student’s progress
towards graduation. ILPs offer an excellent opportunity to engage parents in their child’s learning.
Why might this be useful for us?
This information would be useful to learn the educational standards and requirements and Rhode Island high schools.
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Title:
Graduation Requirements
Researchers:
Noelle Kern and Kate Asquith,
URL:
http://www.ride.ri.gov/HighSchoolReform/DOCS/PDFs/HIGH%20school%20reform/HSDiploma_v071405.pdfDescribe what you saw:
All students must complete four units – year-long courses – of both English language arts (ELA) and
mathematics, though the fourth course in math might be math-related, such as computer programing,
physics or accounting. Most high schools already require the three years of science that students will
need to be successful on the state science assessment which comes online in 2008. All schools must align
their existing courses in these three subject areas with the state’s Grade Span Expectations which have
been completed for ELA and math diploma and will be completed for science in 2006.
At a minimum, all students will need to demonstrate proficiency in these six core areas. Existing course
offerings must now give students frequent opportunities to practice applying their skills and knowledge, in
order to prepare them for the more formal demonstrations of proficiencies necessary to earn a diploma.
Naturally, high school courses will also continue to administer routine assessments such as tests, quizzes,
papers, labs and so forth.
An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) diploma is primarily authored by students themselves, with
guidance from their school advisors, parents, and community contacts – such as a business or arts
mentor, when applicable. Schools are creating structures and occasions – such as advisories – to revisit
ILPs frequently and even rewrite them as the student chooses high school courses, documents his or
her outside activities, prepares to meet graduation requirements, and generally plans for the future. The
ILP helps students focus on goals and how to use the time in high school to accomplish their personal
objectives, in conjunction with completing graduation requirements. If a student changes schools within
RI, the student and new high school has the ILP to help avoid disruption in that student’s progress
towards graduation. ILPs offer an excellent opportunity to engage parents in their child’s learning.
Why might this be useful for us?
This information would be useful to learn the educational standards and requirements and Rhode Island high schools.Other Notes: